From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Modification to the Phantom III engine stay and clutch casing to reduce cost.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 93\3\ scan0183 | |
| Date | 8th October 1936 | |
| X312 c.E. Da.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} FHC. Hs{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}/Fm. E/IDY.2/HP.8.10.36. Phantom III Engine Stay and Clutch Casing. We send herewith N.Sch.4913 showing the replacement of bolts by studs for the rear housing on the clutch casing, and for the front end of the engine stay. The stay is held in place by spring washers as shown by N.Sch.4768. The object of this modification is to reduce cost. A print has been sent to Sft.{Mr Swift} and detailing should be held up until it is known whether this scheme is satisfactory from the cost point of view. E/HDY.{William Hardy} N.Sch.4913 herewith. | ||